U.S. Fabricated Beam Final Imports: Final fabricated beam imports to the U.S. came in at 65,044 tons in April 2023, decreasing 18% month over month (m/m).

Figure 1 breaks down total fabricated beam imports from January 2022 – April 2023.

Figure 2 charts the largest exporting countries in rank order through April. Mexico was the largest exporter of fabricated beams with 15,576 tons this month (24%). Canada was the second-largest exporter with 14,837 tons. South Korea was the third-largest exporter of fabricated beams to the U.S. with 6,611 tons. Together these three exporters accounted for 57% of total fabricated beam imports.

Figure 3 also charts the largest imports by district of entry to the U.S. in rank order. The Laredo, TX port was the largest receiver of fabricated beams this month, receiving 8,921 tons. Houston-Galveston, TX was second, coming in at 7,348 tons. Los Angeles, CA was the third-highest receiver with 6,074 tons. Together, these three districts of entry accounted for 34% of total imports.

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